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Conference Theme: From Principles to Practice: Experiential Education Innovation in a Changing World Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts Tuesday, 9/26/2017– 60 Minute Session 11:15am - 12:15 pm ARE ALL EXPERIENCES CREATED EQUAL? AN INTERDISCIPLINARY EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY- BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Jody Nicholson, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, Amanda Moscrip, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, Matthew Ohlson, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL The same experience can impact students in different ways. Student engagement in community- based experiences can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as personal student characteristics (personality, age, major) and prior experiences and attitudes on community- engagement. The proposed session will present data collected across disciplines and levels (e.g., freshman honors, senior engineering, upper-level athletic training) across 3 years to support a discussion of how to best tailor experiences to suit our students? individual needs. 11:15am - 12:15 pm SEMESTER IN THE PARKS: A MODEL FOR PLANNING NEW UNIVERSITY-WIDE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES Anne Diekema, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT, Kelly Goonan, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT In this highly interactive session mimicking the experiential outdoor classroom we will introduce Southern Utah University?s Semester in the Parks initiative. During the Fall 2016 semester students spent a semester living, working, and learning at Bryce Canyon National Park. We will take a look at starting a new university-wide experiential education initiative through the lens of NSEE?s eight principles of good practice, specifically the principle of intention in relation to partnerships, integrative learning, and reflection. 11:15am - 12:15 pm EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN THE CO-CURRICULAR: WHITE STUDENTS' AWARENESS OF POWER & PRIVILEGE IN ALTERNATIVE BREAK PROGRAMS Scott Brown, Trinity University The purpose of this presentation is to share findings from a yearlong study exploring how white student leaders experience race and privilege in critical co-curricular service-learning programs, such as Alternative Break programs. This presentation will also cover implications for practice and serve as a resource for college administrators working with students, faculty, and community members. 11:15am - 12:15 pm WHERE'S THE WISDOM IN SERVICE-LEARNING? Robert Shumer, Metropolitan State University Experiential learning has been a focus of study by NSEE and other organizations for decades. In this session we discuss the wisdom shared by several senior members of the field. We discuss what we've learned and what we need to do in the future.

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Page 1: Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts · Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts Yet, because of the need to earn an income over the summer, students may feel pressured to work

Conference Theme: From Principles to Practice: Experiential Education Innovation in a Changing World

Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts Tuesday, 9/26/2017– 60 Minute Session

11:15am - 12:15 pm

ARE ALL EXPERIENCES CREATED EQUAL? AN INTERDISCIPLINARY EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY-

BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Jody Nicholson, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, Amanda Moscrip, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, Matthew Ohlson, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL The same experience can impact students in different ways. Student engagement in community-

based experiences can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as personal student

characteristics (personality, age, major) and prior experiences and attitudes on community-engagement. The proposed session will present data collected across disciplines and levels (e.g.,

freshman honors, senior engineering, upper-level athletic training) across 3 years to support a discussion of how to best tailor experiences to suit our students? individual needs.

11:15am - 12:15 pm

SEMESTER IN THE PARKS: A MODEL FOR PLANNING NEW UNIVERSITY-WIDE EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES

Anne Diekema, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT, Kelly Goonan, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT

In this highly interactive session mimicking the experiential outdoor classroom we will introduce

Southern Utah University?s Semester in the Parks initiative. During the Fall 2016 semester students spent a semester living, working, and learning at Bryce Canyon National Park. We will

take a look at starting a new university-wide experiential education initiative through the lens of NSEE?s eight principles of good practice, specifically the principle of intention in relation to

partnerships, integrative learning, and reflection.

11:15am - 12:15 pm

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN THE CO-CURRICULAR: WHITE STUDENTS' AWARENESS OF POWER &

PRIVILEGE IN ALTERNATIVE BREAK PROGRAMS Scott Brown, Trinity University

The purpose of this presentation is to share findings from a yearlong study exploring how white

student leaders experience race and privilege in critical co-curricular service-learning programs, such as Alternative Break programs. This presentation will also cover implications for practice and

serve as a resource for college administrators working with students, faculty, and community members.

11:15am - 12:15 pm

WHERE'S THE WISDOM IN SERVICE-LEARNING? Robert Shumer, Metropolitan State University

Experiential learning has been a focus of study by NSEE and other organizations for decades. In this session we discuss the wisdom shared by several senior members of the field. We discuss

what we've learned and what we need to do in the future.

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Conference Theme: From Principles to Practice: Experiential Education Innovation in a Changing World

Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts Tuesday, 9/26/2017– 60 Minute Session

11:15am - 12:15 pm

CAMPUS LEARNING GARDENS AND THE LIBERAL ARTS: PROMISE AND PITFALLS

Matt Mariola, College of Wooster, Campus gardens have grown in popularity on liberal arts campuses and can serve as excellent

teaching tools, but they present a unique set of challenges which require good management to avoid failure, including: weed management, labor supply, revenue generation, and costs. I will

present evidence of the potential of a learning garden to enhance student learning, then engage

the audience in a discussion of best practices for facing some of the challenges identified.

Tuesday, 9/26/2017– 60 Minute Session

1:30pm-2:30pm

UNDERSTANDING AND IMPROVING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

Jeffrey Coker, Westminster College This session brings together three published, interrelated research studies that evaluate students'

experiential learning decisions and outcomes across the college experience (n=2,220). What motivates student choices about experiential learning during college? To what extent does doing

more experiential learning improve student outcomes? How do the outcomes of depth within

one experience compare with breadth across several different types of experiences? This session will offer research-based answers and then invite reflections on implications.

1:30pm-2:30pm

SAFE SPACE THEATER: AN EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH TO ORIENTATION AND TRAINING

Lizbeth James, Barry University Participants will engage in innovative mini theater through a series of role-played scenes designed for orientation and training similar to the practice in undergraduate service-learning

orientation and co-curricular training. As the name of the experiential learning activity implies, a ?safe? environment is created to help participants acquire and apply new knowledge and skills

through drama. Planned content is directly tied to learning objectives, with a blend of scripted

lines for preparedness and ad-libbing for authenticity.

1:30pm-2:30pm

TRANSFORMATIVE SERVICE LEARNING FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: INTREGRATING A BRIDGE

YEAR AND THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE Mindy Nierenberg, Tufts University Imagine that prior to freshman year, students work full time in global locations, embedded in one community for nine months addressing a social need. The Tufts 1+4 Program provides this

opportunity for accepted students, fully funding those with need. 1+4 Fellows link their passions to meaningful work; develop as global citzens, and maintain a connection to the university. What

elements create a transformative experience? Connect to your own experiences, personal and

professional and learn from ours.

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Conference Theme: From Principles to Practice: Experiential Education Innovation in a Changing World

Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts Tuesday, 9/26/2017– 60 Minute Session

1:30pm-2:30pm

THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING: PREPARING FIRST-GENERATION, MILLENNIAL AND

GENERATION Z STUDENTS FOR HIGH IMPACT INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES AND POST-COLLEGE SUCCESS.

Paul Kwant, Ferris University College of Business, Lauren Berger, Internqueen, Burkank, CA Effectively supporting the needs of First-Generation, Millennial, and Generation Z students can be

challenging. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of enrolled student

population changes, and provide effective tools for enhancing student engagement and post-college success. Participants will enjoy interactive group discussion and topics such as; modern

resume formatting, interview preparation, and development strategies that are based on student success. Best practices and relevant take away ideas will be provided.

1:30pm-2:30pm

Creating Significant Capstone Learning Experiences at MTSU Janet McCormick, Middle Tennessee State University, Odie Blackmon, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, Carol Swayze, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN In keeping with the conference theme From Principles to Practice: Experiential Education

Innovation in a Changing World, and as graduates of the Experiential Education Academy, the

presenters will highlight the connections between NSEE’s Eight Principles of Good Practice for All Experiential Learning Activities and several High-Impact Capstone Learning Experiences at MTSU

(Organizational Communication, Commercial Songwriting and the Experiential Learning Scholars Program).

Tuesday, 9/26/2017– 60 Minute Session

2:45pm-3:45pm

MAPPING EXPERIENTIAL COMPONENTS: EXAMINING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACROSS CURRICULUM

Beth Sheehan, Southern New Hampshire University

While the intentional design of experiential components in courses is usually given proper attention, how such components map to program level outcomes may be overlooked. This

presentation both features a mapping process used to develop an inventory of experiential course components and the extent to which such an inventory contributes to program level

outcomes. Findings and implications from this project will highlight the need to monitor the

alignment of experiential course components across curriculum.

2:45pm-3:45pm

SUMMER IMMERSION INTERNSHIPS: A MODEL OF COMMUNITY AND CURRICULAR INNOVATION Renee Houston, University of Puget Sound, Alana Hentges, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

Immersive experiences such as internships can be meaningful sites of career preparation and

transformative opportunities for students (Kuh, 2008). Millennial desire to privilege relationships and causes over incomes means that student would like to have more experiences in non-profit

organizations (NPOs) that lead them to better understand career possibilities in the third sector.

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Conference Theme: From Principles to Practice: Experiential Education Innovation in a Changing World

Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts Yet, because of the need to earn an income over the summer, students may feel pressured to

work in low-wage jobs to meet college expenses. Similarly, non-profit organizations often find it

challenging to offer paid internships and struggle to manage growing demand for services, achieve goals, and plan and deliver summer programs. We offer an innovative internship model

that not only remove barriers for students seeking NPO career preparation but also engages

them in a highly collaborative living and learning community. Within this environment, students engage a curriculum that prepares them for working with NPOs and prepares them with highly

desirable work-force skills. At the same time, local NPOs gain much needed resources and innovative thinking that undergraduate students offer.

2:45pm-3:45pm

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Pamela Derrick, University of Alabama This program is designed to create a foundation for the development of experiential learning programs and services. The presenter will outline a blueprint for building a multi-faceted program

that involves many student service and academic units. Program participants will be challenged

to expand their definition of experiential learning and identify possible campus partners. Teams will “build” a model that demonstrates the elements necessary to replicate similar programs on

their own campuses.

2:45pm-3:45pm

EMBRACING A CHANGING TIDE: EMBRACING EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AT NOVA

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Molly Scanlon, Nova Southeastern University, Teri Williams, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL, Martha Snyder, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Fl, Shari Saperstein, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL In 2015, our university president issued a directive to embed experiential education in the

undergraduate curriculum. The Experiential Education & Learning Initiative (EELI) grew from

collaborative efforts and campus-wide relationship building. This panel presentation will feature four speakers, each with a diverse and critical role in the process of establishing ExEL at Nova

Southeastern University.

2:45pm-3:45pm

FACILITATING TEACHING WITH HUMOR: TAKING THE HA-HA TO AHA!

Linda Ellington, Southern New Hampshire University Better comprehension, increased retention of material, and a more engaging learning

environment have all been attributed to educational strategies that include humor. Mastery of

the subject matter presented in the classroom is essential to the goal of education; however, the way that information is presented to the student can impact their learning. Humor, appropriate

to the topic, can provide desirable variety in the mode and tone of instruction, help instructors break up a solemn series, set of directions, or lengthy illustrations. Such variation through

humor enables learners to return renewed to the ‘meat and potatoes’ of the instructional event.

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts Tuesday, 9/26/2017– 90 Minute Session

4:00pm-5:30pm

HOW 64 CAMPUSES ARE USING THE NSEE'S 8 PRINCIPLES TO OFFER QUALITY EXPERIENTIAL

EDUCATION TO 600,000 STUDENTS Elise Newkirk-Kotfila, SUNY System Administration

Come learn how your colleagues are using the NSEE principles! At this round-table discussion, topics will include creating campus and system-level definitions for different types of experiential

education, using the NSEE principles for quality assurance and developing and implementing data

collection infrastructure. Participants will share their work and questions and to learn how the State University of New York's 64 campuses are using the principles of good practice to ensure

quality in all experiential education offerings.

4:00pm-5:30pm

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL INTERNSHIPS Alan Grose, The Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars Quality internships require that colleges and universities partner strategically with internship host

organizations in order to facilitate learning. This session will explore the intersection of best practices in partnering with internship hosts and assessment of the student learning outcomes

associated with such authentic learning experiences. Participants will leave this session able to describe a framework for the assessment of integrative learning and key opportunities to partner

with internship hosts for promoting integrative learning.

4:00pm-5:30pm

TOOLS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE LEARNING EPORTFOLIO Jennifer Rivera, Michigan State University, Karla Loeick, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI A new high-impact practice is the learning ePortfolio. However, what can you do if documented

evidence in student ePortfolios does not capture what students are experiencing in the learning cycle? This workshop will focus on a series of on-line modules that were developed for students

called Tools of Learning (TOL). TOL was developed to address some of the overarching problems students face when beginning to use an ePortfolio to document their learning experiences.

Tuesday, 9/26/2017– 90 Minute Roundtable (3 - 25min. Presentations)

4:00pm-5:30pm

PARTNERS FOR SUCCESS: A STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAM FOR HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS RETENTION

Gina Claywell, Murray State University This presentation will describe a new Student Mentoring Program designed to increase retention

of first-year students in a College of Humanities and Fine Arts at a four-year regional university. The presentation will include why and how the program was developed, including internal grant

funding, student mentor hiring, and securing student involvement. The presentation will address

how the program benefits both students and mentors, and it will propose future directions appropriate for the program.

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts 4:00pm-5:30pm

CO-OP AND INTERNSHIP REFLECTION; HOW IMPROVING VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ENABLES PERSONAL LEARNING FOR STUDENTS

Kathryn Jordan, Virginia Tech Participants will work through and discuss a series of reflection activities that are currently used with small groups of students at Virginia Tech in Career and Professional Development. Faculty

advisors help them think about what they learned while out working in a co-op or internship experience. This engaged learning strategy with “hands on” activities helps facilitates a clearer

understanding of how each experience becomes a stepping stone to next career options;

enhanced confidence in communicating to others about the experience; as well as a deeper understanding of themselves.

4:00pm-5:30pm

INNOVATIONS IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CURRICULA - EARLY ENGAGEMENT AND

PREPARATION TO DEVELOP THE "RIGHT" HABITS AND INTENTIONAL LEARNING

Eric Hall, Endicott College, Cherie Lynch, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, Marie Wilson, Endicott College, Beverly, MA

Endicott's innovative academic internship program requires all students to complete three internships prior to graduation. This session will explore Endicott's required first and second-year

internships highlighting coursework and a multi-pronged, collaborative approach that fosters self-

awareness and professional skill development from day one. Student data on post-graduation outcomes, career readiness/planning, on-time graduation, as well as programmatic challenges

will be featured. Participants will discuss implementation strategies and examples of early experiential learning at their institutions.

4:00pm-5:30pm

THE INTERNSHIP RELAY: FACILITATING A GOLD MEDAL EXPERIENCE Sarah Whitaker, Michigan State University, Victoria Morris, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI An internship is much more than just an individual student's experience, the life cycle of an internship requires joint effort and a series of handoffs among students, employers, and faculty

from the starting block to the finish line. We'll examine the unique challenges faced by these

stakeholders, and methods for effective collaboration resulting in high-quality experiences for all. Attendees will learn strategies for managing relationships and guiding student learning and

development, thereby facilitating impactful, lasting partnerships.

4:00pm-5:30pm

GETTING THINGS DONE WITH DOTTED LINES: STRATEGIES AND PARTNERSHIPS FOR

ENHANCING EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION AT YOUR INSTITUTION Emily Carpenter, Nazareth College, Rachel Bailey Jones, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY, Nuala Boyle, Nazateth College, Rochester, NY To integrate experiential education across an institution, an “all hands on deck” approach

encourages buy-in and maximized resources. However, without clarification of roles, it can also

create toe-stepping, duplication, and a generally chaotic ship! In this roundtable, Nazareth College will share how they’ve found ways to both share the load and steer the ship through

strategic partnerships with the core curriculum, academic units, advancement, alumni relations,

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts enrollment, institutional research, marketing, and student development.

4:00pm-5:30pm

FROM ZERO TO SIXTY

Sarah Davenport, University of North Texas at Dallas, Constance Lacy, University of North Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX

This presentation is on how our university incorporated high impact experiential learning on campus through strategic planning and cross campus support. Methods will be shared on how we

have engaged students, attracted community partners, recruited faculty, and integrated

experiential activities on campus. Assessment measures and recognition components will also be discussed. Learn how a small but growing public university works to meet the needs of the

students and surrounding community in this interactive session.

4:00pm-5:30pm

LEARNING, INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE

Speros Margetis, The University of Tampa, Isabelle Smith, The University of Tampa, Tampa, FL, Kevin Moore, The University of Tampa, Tampa, FL

Learning, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship is a two semester class that students take in their first year at The University of Tampa. The class applies the eight principles of good practice for

experiential learning. All the students in the class pitch their business ideas and the class forms

into groups around the most promising ideas. At the end of the semester the student groups present their business ideas to investors. The investors provide funding and define milestones to

be achieved in the next semester. The students continue the learning journey in the second semester by using the funding to reach various milestones leading to the launching of their

business. The students are asked to write a reflection paper about the entrepreneurial journey and what they learned about themselves in the process.

4:00pm-5:30pm

MODELS FOR CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Jacob Tingle, Trinity University, Erin Hood, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX Experiential learning takes a village. Who are your neighbors? Join us for an overview of three

experiential learning programs at Trinity University and the types of partnerships that make them

possible. A discussion of partnership models and types will lead to an exercise for determining potential resources in your campus and in your community.

Wednesday, 9/27/2017– 90 Minute Session

8:30am-10:00am

CULTIVATING THE SOIL FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION Leilani Nautu, Southern Utah University Stop “pushing” your students to appreciate learning, rather let integrative and engaged strategies “pull” them in!!! The School of Integrative and Engaged Learning (SIEL) at Southern Utah

University would like to invite faculty/staff to rethink how they prepare students for their

experiential education opportunities. During this session, participants will be involved in active learning, and will leave with integrative and engaged learning strategies that will prepare

students for their Experiential Education experiences.

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts 8:30am-10:00am

MAKING SERVICE-LEARNING REFLECTION RELEVANT IN STEM COURSES- IT'S NOT JUST 'WARM AND FUZZY' STUFF

Kimberly Pause Tucker, Stevenson University - Owings Mills North Campus, Christine Ellis Moran, Stevenson University, Stevenson, MD

As STEM faculty are increasingly integrating service-learning into their courses, finding resources about relevant reflection activities is still challenging. In this interactive session, we will present

examples of effective service-learning STEM courses, including the appropriate reflection

components. Participants will learn various reflection strategies and engage in an array of reflection activities which can be implemented in STEM service-learning courses. Time will be

provided for participants to plan their own reflection activities for their specific course(s).

8:30am-10:00am

STUDENTS AT RISK FOR INTERNSHIP NON-COMPLETION: STRATEGIES FOR INTERNSHIP DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS

Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Purdue University, Natasha Watkins, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Increasingly, internships are becoming required components of academic degree programs.

Opportunities for students to engage in high-impact learning in real world settings make

internships particularly attractive. Yet, opportunity for all may not lead to outcomes for all. For some students, personal circumstances (e.g., mental health, academic struggles, family

demands) may compromise successful internship completion. This workshop will explore how internship programs can identify as well as develop strategies to support students at-risk for

internship non-completion.

Wednesday, 9/27/2017– 90 Minute Roundtable (3 - 25min. Presentations)

8:30am-10:00am

STRIKING A BALANCE: RAISING STANDARDS AND SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT OF FACULTY-LED

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS Dawn Johnston, University of Calgary This roundtable invites new and experienced faculty and administrators to share smart practices in supporting faculty development of short term travel study programs, which make international

experiences more accessible to students, and allow academic units to ensure intellectual rigor, alignment with institutional priorities, and relevance to disciplines. Department chairs, however,

sometimes feel ill-equipped to evaluate the unique learning activities and assessments of both

new and longstanding programs. This session will discuss both challenges and opportunities.

8:30am-10:00am

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION: USING ONLINE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TO PREPARE STUDENTS

FOR CAREER SUCCESS Jasmine Darnell, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, Lani Fraizer, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

This presentation seeks to resolve the following problem: Colleges and universities have left employers concerned about their ability to provide online students with real-world experience for

practical workforce application. As online learning becomes more prevalent in higher education, students are challenged in their ability to engage in workforce preparation opportunities.

Therefore, this presentation introduces a co-curricular program, which provides students with

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts access to engage in such opportunities through online experiential learning.

8:30am-10:00am

MOU'S: WHAT WORKS FOR YOU?

Luanne Lewis, Northeastern State University, Center for Teaching and Learning, Chad McLane, Northeastern State University, Broken Arrow, OK

Although a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is essential to Experiential Education, providing an MOU that is appropriate in all partnerships and learning sites is a challenge. This roundtable will provide an

opportunity to share successes and challenges as we model best practices in Experiential Education at our

institutions. Join us to increase awareness, brainstorm, and develop a network among participants.

8:30am-10:00am

EXCEEDING SELF-PERCEPTIONS: ENGAGING A GROWTH MINDSET IN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION David Bergen, High Point University

Students are often negatively impacted by their own limiting self-perceptions of success in

seeking and communicating with practicum and internship hosts. This undesirable impact is reflected in student rhetoric and behavior, and in final experiential education outcomes. The

intent of this presentation will be to share a growth mindset approach to enabling students to exceed expectations and achieve more ambitious and aspirational practicum and internship

learning outcomes.

8:30am-10:00am

MAXIMIZING LEARNING WITH A CAMPUS FOOD PANTRY

Edwin Blanton, Texas A&M University-San Antonio Starting a campus food pantry is an excellent strategy for assisting students who are food-

insecure. However, just as important are the service-learning and internship opportunities a

campus food pantry can provide. This roundtable discussion will explore the establishment of a campus food pantry on a campus that has a high percentage of students with food insecurity.

The intentional weaving of service-learning and internship best practices into this initiative will be discussed.

8:30am-10:00am

SHORT-TERM, HIGH-IMPACT: 'CITYTREKS' AS AN EXCITING CROSS-CAMPUS COLLABORATION IN ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT AND STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Ryan Ozar, The College of Wooster, Landre McCloud, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH, Ashleigh Best, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH NSEE's Eight Principles of Good Practice have guided the creation of short-term, high-impact

professional development 'CityTrek' programs at The College of Wooster which effectively incorporate experiential learning and alumni engagement. The presenters will discuss how the

model has strengthened collaboration between the offices of alumni relations, experiential learning, and career planning, and how the increased attention to learning goals has served as a

hook to partner with academic departments.

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts Wednesday, 9/27/2017– 90 Minute Roundtable (3 - 25min. Presentations)

8:30am-10:00am

USING THE EIGHT PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE TO PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH

THE STUDY OF THEATRE IN LONDON John Branin, Southern Utah University

Now in its seventh year, the Southern Utah University's Theatre in London program is a short-term, faculty-led study abroad that brings into practice NSEE's Eight Principles for All Experiential

Learning Activities. Each of the principles is intentionally applied to the design of the program;

including all before, during, and post trip exercises. Theatre in London is open to all students regardless of their academic discipline. The program's ELOs are centered on the promotion of

lifelong learning by teaching appreciation of live theatre from the perspective of being a well-educated audience member. By doing so, it affords a richer and deeper understanding of the art

form and equips participants to more fully enjoy live theatre for the rest of their lives. Come get a look at how each of the eight principles is applied to the program?s preparation, activities, and

learning exercises.

8:30am-10:00am

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE

Jon Boroshok, Southern New Hampshire University

Ways to incorporate experiential learning through business/nonprofit community partnerships. Discuss the "howto" of successes, overcoming challenges, engaging students, and initial

outreach. Address how students can market their experiences to potential employers. Presentation of actual projects, followed by imformal, candid discussion of what worked and what

didn't - a brainstroming session. The goal will be for attendees to leave the session inspired and armed with ideas that they can take back to their own classrooms.

8:30am-10:00am

DIGITAL PORTFOLIOS AS A REFLECTION OF A FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE Martha Snyder, Nova Southeastern University

This presentation describes the design and implementation of digital portfolios that students in a

first year seminar developed. The purpose of the portfolios was to help students reflect on their personal and professional identities including how they can be active citizens and make a

difference in the world. During the semester students learned about civic mindedness and engaged in active learning experiences designed to prepare them for this final project.

8:30am-10:00am

USING PHOTOVOICE AS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACROSS EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS Anne E. Pfister, University of North Florida This presentation outlines a project, 'Observations through Photovoice', which invites social science students to respond to exploratory themes by taking digital photographs of their

surroundings while also experimenting with contemporary qualitative research methods.

Roundtable discussion will explore the utility of photovoice as a writing prompt, a visual-arts project, a research strategy, in workshops, camps, or focus groups, or to gain rapport and

generate dialogue among students, faculty, or participants (varied ages and backgrounds).

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts Wednesday, 9/27/2017– 90 Minute Roundtable (3 - 25min. Presentations)

8:30am-10:00am

CAMP OSPREY: CREATING A NETWORK OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READY LEADERS

Matthew Ohlson, University of North Florida, Christian Winterbottom, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, Jody Nicholson, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

There is an identified need to make more student-centered resources and support structures available to at-risk students in K-20 educational settings. To address such concerns, CAMP

(Collegiate Achievement Mentoring Program) Osprey was established to provide a mutually

beneficial educational partnership between institutions of higher education and K-12, community partner schools. The program pairs students from the University of North Florida with at-risk

children to increase leadership and college/career readiness skills for both collegiate mentor and K-12 mentee. CAMP Osprey is based on a proven framework that has been implemented at other

universities and has positively influenced the academic and social outcomes of more than 1,500 student mentors and mentees throughout the nation. This roundtable session addresses various

factors associated with program impact and implementation including community engagement,

diversity appreciation, technology integration and participant reflection.

8:30am-10:00am

INCORPORATING TECHNOLOGY INTO EXISTING PROJECTS: A KINESIOLOGY EXAMPLE

Ronda Sturgill, The University of Tampa, Tampa, FL This presentation will demonstrate the use of a technology application utilized in a kinesiology group based

project. A description of the project along with the application to real world examples will be discussed. The presenter will outline transferable skills learned by students to be used in graduate school and employment.

Examples of student reflections and assessments will be provided.

Wednesday, 9/27/2017– 60 Minute Session

10:10am-11:10am

CHARTING A COURSE: EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF DIGITAL PORTFOLIOS AND

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Ashley Kehoe, Dartmouth College, Adam Nemeroff, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

Join us on an engaging journey to explore the intersection of experiential learning and digital portfolio pedagogy. We will lay the groundwork with a foundation in digital portfolio pedagogy,

using one Dartmouth College experiential learning course as a case study. Participants will then

actively engage with actual student portfolios, using rubrics and other assessment strategies to evaluate student learning. The session will culminate in a facilitated discussion on implications for

practice at our own institutions.

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Conference Theme: From Principles to Practice: Experiential Education Innovation in a Changing World

Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts 10:10am-11:10am

THE VALUE OF UNPAID INTERNSHIPS - A NACE-FUNDED RESEARCH STUDY Eric Hall, Endicott College, Nathalie Saltikoff, Endicott College, Beverly, MA

This session will explore research conducted by a team at Endicott College and funded by NACE

on the value (real and perceived) of unpaid internships. Gathering quantitative and qualitative data from surveys of recent graduates, alumni five years out, and employers, the study looked at

three key questions: Do (full-time) unpaid internships result in employment and/or pursuit of post-graduate education within the first year? What is the relationship between (full-time) unpaid

internship experiences and career outcomes (advancement in positions and/or salary) five years

after graduation? What perception do employers have of the value of unpaid internship experiences on a candidate’s employability?

10:10am-11:10am

ASSESSING STUDENT GROWTH DURING SERVICE LEARNING STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCES

USING A TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING FRAMEWORK

Mark Walvoord, University of Central Oklahoma, Jarrett Jobe, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK Approximately 30 total students participated in our recent international service learning abroad

opportunities in Guatemala and Uganda. Goals of these experiences were to develop students’ global competency, leadership and service learning perspectives and skills. Using our campus’s

new Student Transformative Learning (TL) Record rubric, we assessed each student’s progress

towards these goals. Session attendees will leave with a thorough understanding of TL and with a rubric to apply to their own programs.

10:10am-11:10am

DEFINING AND ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF GROUP DYNAMICS ON STUDENT LEARNING IN SHORT

TERM TRAVEL STUDY PROGRAMS: FINDINGS AND CONVERSATION

Lisa Stowe, University of Calgary This presentation will provide a conceptual and theoretical framework for understanding group

dynamics in short term travel study programs (STTSPs) in addition to presenting preliminary findings from a large scale research project of the same name at the University of Calgary. The

notions of culture shock and critical incidents will be explored. Participants will also use the World

Caf method of data collection to discuss group dynamics, culture shock and critical incidents in their own experiential learning environments.

10:10am-11:10am

ENGAGING ALUMNI IN UNIVERSITY EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS

Samantha Collier, James Madison University, Kelly Gooch, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA This presentation will focus on engaging alumni in an impactful way with experiential learning

programs for undergraduate students. The audience will learn how to involve both new and seasoned alumni in a variety of experiential activities that enhance the student experience.

Topics will include: implementing experiential learning tours, student career development conferences, classroom activities, as well as how alumni engagement opens doors to internship

and job opportunities.

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts Wednesday, 9/27/2017– 60 Minute Session

11:30am-12:30pm

INSPIRING CONFIDENCE IN PRACTICING NSEE’S EIGHT PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE AT A

UNIVERSITY CAMPUS Sophia Koustas, Southern New Hampshire University, Andrea Bard, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, Christine Blais, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, Kelley Hobbs, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, Susan Losapio, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, Joanne Normand, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, Beth Sheehan, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

This workshop session aims to present a model program to improve experiential education at Southern New Hampshire University. In February 2017, a core team was created to foster

confidence in practice, improve interdepartmental collaboration of faculty and staff, and inspire transfer of knowledge. Additionally, the team created a strategic plan that includes a unified

vision across campus for experiential education. Lessons will be shared to inform others looking

to integrate EE at their respective institutions.

11:30am-12:30pm

BUILDING AND BROADENING EXPERIENTIAL ENGAGEMENT IN PROGRAMS & FACULTY

Joseph Griffin, Northeastern University, David Fields, Northeastern University, Lenoir, NC Experientially oriented curriculum is a must to meet the needs of today's adult learners. Their

professional and personal commitments often preclude them from engaging in more traditional experiential opportunities. This presentation will use Northeastern University's graduate program

in Project Management as a case study to provide not only a framework for how to build and broaden experiential engagement opportunities but also actively engage participants in how to

strengthen curriculum and develop faculty.

11:30am-12:30pm

"INTERNSHIPSEARCH.ONLINECLASS.UMD.EDU": LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO ENGAGE MORE

STUDENTS

Erica Ely, University of Maryland, College Park, Erin Rooney-Eckel, University of Maryland, College Park, MD Find out how UMD leveraged technology to turn an in-person internship search course that only

reached 20 students per semester to an online, asynchronous course reaching 150 students per semester. Class time was reinvented into assignments that encouraged active learning based on

the step-by-step process of applying to internships. Participants will learn (a) how we transitioned

to a 7-week course utilizing Canvas, (b) free, online tools to create videos and other course content, and (c) sample experiential assignments used to promote active learning in the

internship search.

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts 11:30am-12:30pm

INCORPORATING REFLECTION INTO ADVISING A SUCCESSFUL ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Jillian Payne, University of California, San Diego

The Academic Internship Program at UC San Diego has evolved over the last 40 years to include reflection as a critical component to impact academic goals and career development for the

undergraduate student population. Through this workshop, experiential learning professionals will examine the benefits of advising students to create meaningful learning objectives through the

analytical lens of Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycles and discuss how reflecting on these goals

can impact a student’s career development.

11:30am-12:30pm

PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: THE INTERNSHIP Aaron Burdette, Virginia Tech / iScholars Coordinator, Jill Sible, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Are you seeking to provide more of your students with internship opportunities? Are you

concerned with access and progress to degree? Do you want to ensure that your students are fully prepared for these internships? In this session, innovative program developers will model

best practices in experiential learning to engage participants in activities to learn how to build self-funded, comprehensive internship programs that embeds community and coursework and

applies the principles of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Wednesday, 9/27/2017– 60 Minute Session

1:00pm-2:00pm

FACULTY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (EL): EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES

FOR ENHANCING EL ASSESSMENT AND REFLECTION ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

Karen Velasquez, University of Dayton, Kevin Hallinan, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, Allyson Pacifico, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

The presentation will focus on strategies for promoting faculty and staff development for experiential learning, particularly around reflection and assessment. The Director of Experiential

Learning and Faculty Development Fellow for Experiential Learning will explain the challenges

and opportunities involved in the creation and implementation of faculty/staff development tools and resources for experiential learning. They will discuss how collaboration and community play

an important role in understanding faculty/staff needs and advancing experiential learning at the University.

1:00pm-2:00pm

STRATEGIES FOR COLLECTING AND COMMUNICATING YOUR EXPERIENTIAL DATA Urszula Zalewski, Stony Brook University

It all starts with data! The first step is to identify opportunities and challenges for collecting data to decide who should be involved and what innovative tools/metrics to use. Join this session to

see how Stony Brook University capitalized on internal resources to effectively collect data on

student experiences by using Qualtrics and online, onsite, and mobile methods. Together we will explore best ways to effectively communicate our experiential learning stories to on/off campus

stakeholders.

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts 1:00pm-2:00pm

EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING - BEST PRACTICES AT VIRGINIA TECH

Najla Mouchrek, Virginia Tech, Annie Hesp, Virginia Tech

Experiential learning programs may provide opportunities for students to empower themselves and develop the competencies, attitudes, and maturity to make a successful transition to

adulthood. Virginia Tech is developing a consistent framework for experiential learning, combining theory and practice to promote empowering experiences for students. This

participatory workshop will present best practices in experiential learning leading to

transformative outcomes. Participants will be guided to reflect and propose innovative strategies to apply in their own programs.

Wednesday, 9/27/2017– 60 Minute Session

2:10pm-3:10pm

BRINGING LEARNING TO LIFE WITHOUT UNLEASHING A BEAST: TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF BRINGING EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION PRINCIPALS INTO PRACTICE ACROSS A UNIVERSITY

Alyx Shultz, Murray State University, James Rogers, Murray State University, Murray, KY Data collection, assessment, and management associated with experiential education focused

university-wide initiatives can be daunting, and has potential to quickly spiral into an

uncontrollable (and un-assessable) ?beast?. This session will describe how Murray State University, a comprehensive regional university with approximately 10,000 students managed

their experiential education-focused QEP without placing additional burden on faculty nor forcing students to complete unnecessary work. Come to this discussion-centered session prepared to

discuss similar (but innately unique) challenges and successes at your university as you work to prevent your experiential education university-wide initiative from becoming an untamed beast.

2:10pm-3:10pm

STUDENT REFLECTION ON COURSE-EMBEDDED SERVICE LEARNING: A PLAN FOR UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN EDUCATION COURSEWORK

Heather Haynes Smith, Trinity University, Cady Wills, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

This presentation provides resources and recommendations for integrating service learning into higher education coursework. The presenters will share research and methods for analyzing

student work samples to evaluate student experiential learning and translate research to practice. The resources and recommendations will focus mainly on communicating the intention to

students, planning the activity and creating partnerships, ensuring authenticity, creating

meaningful reflection assignments, and orientation activities.

2:10pm-3:10pm

SO THAT'S WHAT YOU MEAN BY INTERNSHIP? Rebecca Lynn Downie, Presbyterian College, Sharon Knight, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC

Presbyterian College’s Office of Career Development and Student Success manages internships

for every academic program. While all College constituencies would agree that internships are among the most effective High Impact Practices, what, exactly, the term “internship” entails

varies among staff, faculty and administration, and from student to employer. This presentation

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts highlights ways PC is building common definitions and guidelines for internships and

strengthening partnerships between staff and faculty.

2:10pm-3:10pm

A RICH HISTORY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY, EXPERIENTIAL TEACHING AND LEARNING: DELTA COLLEGE AT THE COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT

Matt Kotula, Delta College, The College at Brockport, Andrea Newman, Delta College, The College at Brockport, Brockport, NY, Melanie Riley, Delta College, The College at Brockport, Brockport, NY

Since its inception in 1972, Delta College at The College at Brockport has offered students

smaller, discussion-based classes, active teaching and opportunities for students to study locally, nationally and internationally as they explore rich, interdisciplinary courses of study and careers.

Through deliberate and coordinated Professional Development courses, it prepares students for the ever-changing global environment. Delta is a robust program with courses rooted in the

liberal arts and sciences that challenge the status quo.

Wednesday, 9/27/2017– 60 Minute Session

3:15pm-4:15pm

INSPIRING ENTREPRENEURSHIP: STUDENT PERSPECTIVES, STUDENT EXPERIENCES, STUDENT

OUTCOMES

Robert Goodman, UC Merced Session Attendees will be presented with visual evidence showing student learning outcomes related to

Entrepreneurial Experiential Education. Students will present stories and value of programmatic content to their co-curricular success. The program will assess and demonstrate student achievement, retention, education,

and advancement through the use of business development practices in the business incubation units at UC Merced. A blueprint of the entrepreneurship program will be presented to be possibly adopted at other

institutions.

3:15pm-4:15pm

INNOVATIVE EXPERIENTIAL PRACTICES: LEVERAGING COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ENGAGE THE

OVERWHELMED STUDENT

Marjorie Silverman, Fashion Institute of Technology Today's student is overwhelmed and over stimulated, and faces a fiercely competitive job market

where real life experience is valued. This interactive presentation demonstrates how FIT incorporates unique experiential opportunities that provide students innovative, authentic and

interdisciplinary career preparation. From the kitchens and laboratories of Good Housekeeping to

artifacts and photos from Ground Zero the presentation demonstrates how educators can effectively and efficiently leverage their own communities to identify and create experiential

opportunities for their students.

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Schedule of Events and Speaker Abstracts 3:15pm-4:15pm

HOW TO DEVELOP A CENTER IN ENHANCING STUDENTS' EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE THROUGH DIFFERENT MEANS

Kam Tim Woo, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technololgy

Recognising society's increasing demand for innovation, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has initiated experiential learning experience to students. The Center

for Global & Community Engagement (GCE) is established. Though the years, it serves a platform for students to experience and embrace diversity. The Center is providing different experiential

learning activities through student-initialized projects, credit bearing courses, non-credit bearing

student-driven training programs. In this presentation, the speaker will introduce the GCE and how to liaison with multi-disciplinary units, engineering professional institutes, NGOs, and

industrial partners.

3:15pm-4:15pm

UNCOVERING THE POTENTIAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: DEVELOPING

HYBRID COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIPS WITHIN AN INTERNATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL

Tracey Bowen, University of Toronto Mississauga, Andrew Graham, University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON This session examines a hybrid intercultural/interdisciplinary internship within an archaeological

field school and explores the opportunities and challenges of bringing students from different

disciplines, perspectives, and cultures together with the common goal of gaining real world experience outside the classroom and their comfort zone. Participants will engage in

conceptualizing interdisciplinarity in relation to experiential learning and examine strategies for integrating new technologies to capture and reflect on their experiences.